Projects

• Fourth Dimension [Zeto, 05/13/1997]
  Can you help me understand the fourth dimension?

• How Slide Rules Work [Powers, 10/11/1995]
  I need information on John Napier's contributions to math and Napier's Bones - a method for multiplication using ivory rods with numbers marked off on them. How were these rods (markings) constructed and what math principles were used in determining the answers?

• Information About Topology [Prakash, 11/12/1996]
  Where can I learn more about topology?

• Lines and Curves [Laura, 04/21/1999]
  Approximating a curve using straight lines.

• Math Project Recommendations [Sen, 07/16/1997]
  Can you suggest some interesting math projects for grade 11?

• String Art Ideas? [Gordon, 11/3/1994]
  I would like to know the names of some good books for mathematically constructing string art designs and figures drawn with a compass and a ruler.

• Web Sites for Mathematical Information [Mirsky, 10/17/1995]
  I have a student who needs resources for a research project. Do you have any suggestions?

• Catastrophe Theory [Walsh, 11/20/1995]
  Can you help me find references on the Internet for Catastrophe Theory?

• Finding Prime Numbers [Davidson, 11/22/1995]
  I am currently working on a computer program in Turbo Pascal that finds prime numbers, by dividing the number by every integer between 1 and itself-1. Would I get the same answers if I were to test the numbers only between 2 and the square root of the number?

• School Fair Projects [Blackmore, 3/11/1996]
  My school district is having a 'student talent on parade' fair and I want to do a project using math. Do you have any ideas for me? I'm in grade 8 but would like something a little more advanced.

• History of Numerals and Counting: Bibliography [CCDS, 11/18/1996]
  Where do I find information on different systems of measurements?

• Simultaneous Equations with Integral Solutions [Klasic, 11/29/1996]
  What kind of a math project could I do with magic squares?

• Abraham Kaestner and Euclid's Fifth (Parallel) Postulate [Kris, 12/02/1996]
  Where can I find information on Abraham Kaestner?

• Pantograph [Patel, 04/02/1997]
  Do you have any information regarding the pantograph?

• Box-Jenkins Methodology [Carlitos, 05/13/1997]
  What is Box-Jenkins methodology?

• Public Key Cryptography [Garry, 05/13/1997]
  Can you explain public key cryptography?

• Count Buffon's Needle [Harrieth, 05/21/1997]
  Draw a series of parallel lines a distance d apart on a piece of paper. Drop a stick of length l on the paper n times. If the stick crosses a line s times, the value of pi can be found from the equation s/n = 2*l/pi*d. Where does this equation come from?

• Applications of Iteration [Nichols, 05/29/1997]
  What are some of the applications of iteration?

• Parabolic Mirrors and Telescopes [Miyasaki, 06/03/1997]
  A step-by-step proof of why astronomers use telescopes with parabolic mirrors.

• Geometry Unit on Quilting [Kouloufakos, 07/16/1997]
  Do you have any information/units/lessons/curriculum ideas on quilting in mathematics?

• Stock Market Web Project [Jecas, 09/15/1997]
  We are doing a pretend project on the stock market where we have $100 and have to invest in a stock. Do you have any tips or a good math activity for 6th grade students?

• The Math Behind Music: Pitches, Scales, Geometry [Angelica, 12/03/1997]
  Connections between music, physics, and math.

• Math and Music: Harmonic Series [Panter, 01/09/1998]
  Could you supply me with information on how math relates to music?

• Cycloid [Chris, 01/30/1998]
  What is a cycloid and what does it do?

• What is Knot Theory? [Moses, 03/10/1998]
  Researching how knot theory is related to topology and modern algebra.

• Numeral Systems and Representing Numbers [Widra, 10/30/1998]
  Can you tell me the different ways the number 8 is represented? For example, what about different numeral systems?

• Types of Tessellations [Siegel, 11/15/1998]
  I am doing a project on tessellations. Can you explain some of the mathematics behind them?

• A Project on Cycloids [Jenny, 01/16/1999]
  Can you explain cycloids? How do you work with the parametric equations? What are their properties? How are they related to time?

• Map Projections [Sarkissian, 04/26/1999]
  Demonstrate the mathematics of creating a flat map of a curved object.

• Net of a Box [Goodwin, 05/23/1999]
  Choose dimensions (length, width, and height) and find the surface area and volume of a box; then draw a flat pattern of the box.

• A Program to Compute Pi [Rembold, 06/09/1999]
  Can you tell me a good algorithm to calculate pi? I want to calculate pi as exactly as possible with more than 1000 figures.

• Die Roll Probabilities in Gaming [Ferrell, 01/06/2001]
  Players fight battles by rolling two dice and adding modifiers according to each player's advantages. Generate a chart giving the odds of victory based on modifiers.

• Tic-Tac-Toe on a Torus [Joe, 03/29/2001]
  Can you make a tic-tac-toe game that won't end in a tie?